Academy of Saint Gabriel Report 270

Academy of Saint Gabriel Report 270

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Here's the information we found about the name "Fiander."

We didn't find any examples of "Fiander" in Welsh, English, or French. It's possible that there could be a French or English surname "Viander" (based on "viande," a French word for food).

In Welsh, "F" represents the English "V." Although we think it's unlikely, it's possible that your name represents a Welsh modification of an French or English surname (which would explain why your name supposedly has Belgian and Welsh roots). If your name is Belgian, it's possible that the name was modified through the influence of German--without more detailed information about the origin of the name, it's impossible to say exactly what happened.

Brian Speer and Heather Rose Jones contributed to this letter.

We hope this has been helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please let us know.

Sincerely,
Alan Terlep
Academy of S. Gabriel